| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Entered Naval Academy at age 18 |
| 1 | Widely recognized. |
| 1 | Graduated at age 18. |
| 2 | Became a Flight at age 18 |
| 2 | Is now a Crewman |
| 2 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 2 | Commissioned in Navy/Flight |
| 2 | Is now a Ensign |
| 2 | Promoted to Flight officer rank 2 |
| 2 | Is now a Sublieutenant |
| 3 | Continued as Flight at age 22 |
| 3 | You are tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow crewman. Gain that character as a Rival. |
| 4 | Became a Artist at age 26 |
| 4 | Join homeworld’s celebrity circles |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 5 | Continued as Artist at age 30 |
| 5 | One of your pieces of art is stolen, and the investigation brings you into the criminal underworld. |
| 6 | Continued as Artist at age 34 |
| 6 | Go on a tour of the sector, visiting several worlds. Gain 1 Contacts. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 7 | Continued as Artist at age 38 |
| 7 | Criticised a questionable political leader on your homeworld, causing his downfall. Gain an Enemy |
| 7 | You are forced out because of censorship or controversy. What truth did you get too close to? |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 8 | Continued as Artist at age 42 |
| 8 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 9 | Continued as Artist at age 46 |
| 9 | You are betrayed by a peer. One Ally or Contact becomes a Rival or Enemy |
| 10 | Became a Worker at age 50 |
| 10 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Retired at age 54 |
| 11 | Accused of a crime |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |